<img src="https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Bags-1-p9102qhwsyyp8ozf9mx4rubh1ds3xclrh0o93d1vr4.jpg" title="Bags-1" alt="Bags-1" /> <ul><li><h3>Working the Trend</h3></li><li>The desire to elevate one’s look is coming through in collections of elegant new handbags.</li><li>The focus is on luxury (even the price is more mainstream).</li><li>A luxury look relies on investing in better materials - especially hardware. Nothing makes a bag look cheap then cheap looking hardware.</li><li>Look for black or dark brown materials in press leather with faux crocodile patterns.</li><li>Polished faux leather looks sleek and elegant.</li><li>Metal hardware is large, often oversized, and can be embellished with stones or crystals.</li><li>Bags are medium sized - just large enough to hold essential items.</li></ul>